Kolkata erupted with fireworks on Sunday as West Indies unleashed a barrage of sixes against India in a crucial Super-8 clash of the T20 World Cup 2026. Chasing a spot in the semifinals, the Caribbean side posted a formidable 195 for 4, smashing 10 massive sixes in the process. This explosive performance propelled them to 76 sixes for the tournament, vaulting them to second place on the list of teams with the most sixes in a single T20 event.
Bulgaria holds the top honor with 78 sixes in a triangular series against Gibraltar and Turkey back in 2025. The Philippines follows with 70 in another tri-series involving Indonesia and South Korea that same year. India, not far behind, notched 69 sixes in a five-match T20 series against New Zealand in 2026.
At Eden Gardens, West Indies captain Shai Hope set the tone with a brisk 32 off 33 balls, featuring four boundaries, in a 68-run opening stand with Roston Chase. Chase then partnered with Shimron Hetmyer for 34 runs, pushing the score past 100. Hetmyer fell for a quickfire 40 off 25, laced with six boundaries.
With the score at 119 for 4, Jason Holder and Rovman Powell staged a sensational rescue act, adding 76 runs off 35 balls. Powell remained unbeaten on 34, while Holder smashed an unbeaten 37. India’s Jasprit Bumrah claimed two wickets, with Hardik Pandya and Varun Chakaravarthy picking one each.
The winner of this high-stakes encounter books a semifinal ticket. South Africa is already through, joined by England and New Zealand in the final four. West Indies’ six-hitting prowess has kept their campaign alive, setting up a thrilling finale.